Sub-Editor

ZAWYA is seeking a sub-editor to support its editorial operations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing, copyediting, translating and proofreading news articles and other editorial content, ensuring that all published material meets ZAWYA's standards of accuracy, clarity, consistency and quality.

Working closely with editors, reporters and other members of the ZAWYA team, the sub-editor will play a key role in maintaining the quality, accuracy and integrity of ZAWYA's coverage.

Responsibilities:

• Copyedit and proofread English and Arabic news articles, press releases and other editorial content to ensure accuracy, clarity, readability and consistency
• Ensure all published content adheres to ZAWYA's editorial guidelines, house style and quality standards
• Review articles for grammatical, spelling, punctuation, factual and structural errors, making necessary corrections while preserving the original meaning and intent
• Write and refine headlines, summaries and other supporting editorial text to ensure they are accurate and appropriate for ZAWYA's professional readership
• Translate English content to Arabic or vice versa when it is deemed suitable for the relevant ZAWYA audience
• Identify and flag factual inconsistencies, potentially misleading statements, legal or reputational risks and other editorial concerns, escalating issues to senior editors where appropriate
• Support the publication of content through ZAWYA's content management system, ensuring appropriate formatting, categorisation and presentation across digital platforms, as well as helping with the curation of the ZAWYA websites
• Maintain consistency in the use of financial terminology, company names, market references and other conventions across English and Arabic

Experience / Skills

• Native-level mastery of English and Arabic language
• Previous experience in sub-editing, copyediting or proofreading within a professional newsroom, financial news organisation or digital publishing environment
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and correct linguistic, factual and stylistic inconsistencies
• Good editorial judgment and an understanding of journalistic standards, including sourcing, verification, attribution, corrections and media ethics
• Familiarity with financial markets, business and economic terminology, particularly in relation to the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region
• Familiarity with content management systems and digital publishing workflows